[Elecraft] Paddle sets and such (slightly OT)

Rich Arland k7sz at live.com
Mon Jul 11 11:34:06 EDT 2011


I just spent some time on the I1QOD site drooling over a couple of paddle sets that I really "need". That brings me to the point of this posting: I have been using an old, beat-up Vibroplex single lever paddle set for the last 20 years. It needs some TLC. I would like to bead-blast the base and have it powder coated in black. Does anyone know where one finds a place that does powder coating?? As for the chrome upper parts, I plan on visiting my local Harley scooter store (got to get a couple of tats first!) and have them re-plate the upper parts for me. OBTW: Harley bike shops are an excellent source for crinkle paint for boatanchor restorations, in the event you need to restore a boatanchor. 
73 
Rich Arland, K7SZ
Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA
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